News & Events

At Valerian Court Care Home, we are always looking for ways to bring joy, comfort, and new experiences to our residents. This month, we were delighted to welcome

This November, the residents of Valerian Court Care Home in South Oxfordshire came together to honour Remembrance Day with a heartfelt and creative tribute. The result was a

Residents at Valerian Court Care Home were thrilled to join in celebrating Durga Puja, an annual autumn festival widely celebrated in India, particularly in Kolkata, West Bengal. The

Valerian Court Care Home is excited to announce the formation of our very own Choir! The first rehearsal was a fantastic success, with several residents joining in to

Hello, I’m Kathy, and as the Home Manager here at Valerian Court, I’ve seen the transformative impact that nursing care can have on older adults and their families.

At Valerian Court Care Home, we believe in nurturing the body, mind, and spirit, and our Gardening Club is a shining example of how we achieve this. With

This month at Valerian Court, we commemorated D-Day in remembrance and honour of the courage and sacrifice demonstrated by the Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Our residents

As a care home manager here in Oxfordshire, I understand the challenges families face when considering care options for a loved one. It’s a deeply personal decision, often

On a glorious Saturday, May 11th, Valerian Court Care Home hosted a highly successful car wash event. Open to the public and widely advertised on local noticeboards, along

With the number of people living with dementia progressively increasing per year, it is important to understand how they can be supported within a care home. As the

In a heartwarming display of community collaboration, Didcot Town Council recently partnered with our care home to organise a special sunflower seed planting event. With the aim of

At Valerian Court, the power of animal companionship is celebrated through the Pets with Purpose program, where furry visitors bring smiles and joy to residents lives. Among the

Choosing a care home involves crucial decisions, beyond health and social care; ensuring your well-being and individuality are prioritised is paramount to the support planning process. This is

Back in November, Valerian Court Care Home introduced our Employee of the Month recognition scheme. It had been wonderful to receive nominations from residents, visitors and colleagues highlighting

2024 is going to be an exciting year for our team members and residents of Valerian Court Care Home. Our first twelve months passed quickly. We have met

As the year comes to a close, Valerian Court Care Home is bringing in the festive spirit with a series of festive events and lively performances throughout December,

Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire is hosting a Recruitment Evening on Thursday 12th October between 5.30pm – 7pm and is looking to recruit for the following roles:

Knowing when a family member’s dementia has progressed to a stage where relocating to a care home is the best option can be very difficult to determine for

On Saturday 19th August, we held our very first fund-raising car wash here at our care home in Didcot, Oxfordshire. We welcomed members of the community and relatives

July was National Picnic Month, and with some careful planning and weather-watching from our team of Activity Coordinators, we were able to take small groups of residents out

There has been lots happening recently at Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, for not only our residents but their loved ones and the local community too.

We have been getting out and about in our new van over the past few weeks, visiting Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, where the residents chose to adopt Monty

On Wednesday 26th April 2023, our team at Valerian Court Care Home was delighted to host our official grand opening, which was attended by our residents, staff, healthcare

As an ageing population, the demand for care homes in the UK continues to increase. With average care home fees being one of the highest in Europe, it

We are thrilled to have our official opening of Valerian Court Care Home on Wednesday 26th March 2023 1:30pm-4pm. The home will be officially opened by Deputy Lieutenant

Join us at Valerian Court for our March Open Days on Saturday 18th March 10am – 3pm & Wednesday 29th March 5pm- 7pm where you can meet the

Unsurprisingly, the past week has seen a lot of red and hearts decorated all over the home. Residents have enjoyed making & eating “Love Letters”, crafting window hearts,

Alf is one of our lovely residents at Valerian Court Care Home. Alf was delighted to talk about he met the love of his life, Wibke in the

When choosing a suitable care home for you or a loved one, there is a lot to consider which is why it is vital to know what to

January is often a quiet month following the busy Christmas period, however, we made sure to have plenty for residents to look forward to at Valerian Court Care

December was very exciting for the Team at Valerian Court; we welcomed our first residents just before Christmas and were happy to be able to bring families together

On Wednesday the 21st December, we were delighted to open our doors and welcome residents to their new home just in time for Christmas.

In the past week, Valerian Court Care Home hosted a variety of events.

In line with our care home in Didcot opening next month, we are delighted to announce that Valerian Court will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 3rd

The team is becoming familiar with our brand new online activity programme Oomph!, trying out some of the resources to mark Remembrance Day and joining live movement sessions.

As wonderful as wintertime can be, from snowy scenes to festive gatherings, the colder months can also bring worry for the elderly, as lower temperatures can mean severe

We are delighted to be able to provide tours of the entire home where you can see all of the amazing facilities on offer including a beautiful dining

The team from Valerian Court feel so passionate about the home and the amazing care we’ll be offering that they’ve taken to their local neighbourhood. During our visits

Sonia the Home Manager has been delighted to welcome her first cohort of team members for their induction to Valerian Court. The team which consisted of Care Assistants, Nurses,

In preparation for the opening of our brand new care home which will be opening in September, we are holding a Recruitment Open Day at our home in

In line with our brand new care home opening soon, we are delighted to announce that we are partnering with Nourish the award-winning digital care management system at

There are many types of care homes accessible in the UK. An all-inclusive care home is one where all of the services and amenities you have access to

At Valerian Court Care Home, we are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with the award-winning social enterprise Oomph! About Oomph! Oomph! is the UK’s leading

Valerian Court Care was proud to hold its first Recruitment day on the 19th of July, inviting candidates from our Didcot community and the surrounding Oxfordshire towns. The home

We are delighted to welcome Sonia Kasese as the new Home Manager for Valerian Court. Sonia is an enthusiastic and versatile Registered Manager, with over 21 years health

We are delighted to announce that the Marketing Suite at Valerian Court Care Home is now open! With plans to open our doors later this summer, we are

When it comes to moving into a care facility, one of the most frequently asked questions is about what to expect from nursing care in a care home.

In preparation for our brand new private care home opening later this Summer, we are holding a Recruitment Open Day at our home in Didcot, Oxfordshire on Tuesday

As we prepare for the opening of Valerian Court Care Home later this summer, work continues to progress and finishing touches are being added. Part of our newly-built,

We invite prospective residents, loved ones, and the local community to visit our Marketing Suite and get a taste of what our care home has to offer. Our

On Tuesday 22nd February, Regional Director, Kelly Walker and Regional Support Manager, Jayne Macpherson went to the site of Valerian Court to meet with our Property Development Director,

The development of our major new care home in Didcot has reached an important milestone, marked by a topping out ceremony on-site attended by the client team, Priory